Computer Randomly Restarts

[Taz100420]

Well as I awoke this morning I heard my computer restarting doing the beep then go to windows and when it gets to the windows blue screen, reboots again. I shut it off by the power button and left it off for about 10 mins and started it up and booted up fine and about 20 mins later, started a new cycle of reboots and I shut it off agian and now its STAYING off, push button and nothing. And Im thinkin I blew another PSU while I was sleepin, as wierd as it sounds it might be true......:shadedshu

[overcast]

Well as I awoke this morning I heard my computer restarting doing the beep then go to windows and when it gets to the windows blue screen, reboots again. I shut it off by the power button and left it off for about 10 mins and started it up and booted up fine and about 20 mins later, started a new cycle of reboots and I shut it off agian and now its STAYING off, push button and nothing. And Im thinkin I blew another PSU while I was sleepin, as wierd as it sounds it might be true......:shadedshu
I might have something to do with the $20 power supply you splurged on.

[bruins004]

Hmm that is odd.
It could be the PSU or it could be the Mobo or RAM.
Try doing a MemTest and see if anything comes up.

[overcast]

Hmm that is odd.
It could be the PSU or it could be the Mobo or RAM.
Try doing a MemTest and see if anything comes up.
Look at his specs, he's using a $20 A-Power power supply - his second one apparently. It's the power supply.

[Taz100420]

I might have something to do with the $20 power supply you splurged on.


It was $45 and just need a filler until I can buy a GOOD one, spare of the moment thing

Hmm that is odd.
It could be the PSU or it could be the Mobo or RAM.
Try doing a MemTest and see if anything comes up.

It doesnt boot up at all, push power button and nothing......Thats why I think the PSU was dying because it would just reboot, and if it is the mem, I have some new comin this week

[overcast]

It was $45 and just need a filler until I can buy a GOOD one, spare of the moment thing



It doesnt boot up at all, push power button and nothing......Thats why I think the PSU was dying because it would just reboot, and if it is the mem, I have some new comin this week
I don't care if you spent $200, A-POwer is garbage and these symptoms are exactly what it sounds like.
http://www.outletpc.com/c0823.html
Here it is for $15.

[TLH]

I'm with Overcast on this one.I wouldn't use that to power a x386 system.

[bruins004]

I don't care if you spent $200, A-POwer is garbage and these symptoms are exactly what it sounds like.
http://www.outletpc.com/c0823.html
Here it is for $15.

They are Sold Out of them.
They are that good :roll:

[Taz100420]

I don't care if you spent $200, A-POwer is garbage and these symptoms are exactly what it sounds like.
http://www.outletpc.com/c0823.html
Here it is for $15.


Oh I know, but like I said it is a FILLER!

[overcast]

Oh I know, but like I said it is a FILLER!
I DON'T CARE IF IT'S A FILLER. IF I USED A BANANA AS THE POWER SUPPLY, FOR A "FILLER". IT STILL WOULDN'T WORK WOULD IT?

[Taz100420]

Look at his specs, he's using a $20 A-Power power supply - his second one apparently. It's the power supply.


the first one was my fault, I blew it bein stupid

[overcast]

the first one was my fault, I blew it bein stupid
Alright I give up. :banghead:


Wise men don't need advice. Fools don't take it. - Benjamin Franklin

[Taz100420]

I DON'T CARE IF IT'S A FILLER. IF I USED A BANANA AS THE POWER SUPPLY, FOR A "FILLER". IT STILL WOULDN'T WORK WOULD IT?

dont get ur panties in a bunch sheez, im the one who should be irate

[Taz100420]

Oh and by the way, I just remembered it was a christmas present. my mom heard my computer was down and gave me $50 to get one and I got this one as I didnt want to wait to order one off the net, local computer shop special, not all of us have money just to spend out our asses for a good name brand PSU.

Beggers cant be choosers. -Taz100420

[KennyT772]

dude...you could have gotten a reliable thermaltake 420w watter for like $45 shipped...

[Taz100420]

I know im lookin at this one:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023

[Taz100420]

I ordered my memory before this blew so the A-Crap PSU is gonna get exchanged until I sell my old memory and buy the Thermaltake in the above post, thanx for the help all!

[bruins004]

Hmmm is that just me or does that seem very weak.

This one seems better to me
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817101016

EPower uses some good OEM parts.

Another good company Xclio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189003

Plus these offer more power and are cheaper. Sparkle is another company that offers cheap, but quality PSUs.

[Taz100420]

Hmmm is that just me or does that seem very weak.

This one seems better to me
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817101016

EPower uses some good OEM parts.

Another good company Xclio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817189003

Plus these offer more power and are cheaper. Sparkle is another company that offers cheap, but quality PSUs.

the thermaltake?

[Polaris573]

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[Taz100420]

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been over them dozens of times, just overlooked it:p

[Taz100420]

I think the thermaltake should be enough power for now, but until I get that one in, the local computer shop gave me a used 650W PSU that is REAL loud lol